Rate My Professor Nicole Masters

Masters' research specializations include water microbiology, environmental microbiology, and biomedical science communication. She has produced numerous peer-reviewed publications on microbial contamination, pathogen virulence, and health professional education. Key works include 'The implementation of interprofessional education: a scoping review' (Bogossian et al., 2023, Focus on Health Professional Education); 'Invasion and translocation of uropathogenic Escherichia coli across an in vitro intestinal barrier model' (Owrangi et al., 2018, Pathogens); 'Marker genes of fecal indicator bacteria and potential pathogens in waters monitored for recreational use' (Ahmed et al., 2019, Water Research); 'Assessing the population dynamics of Escherichia coli in a wastewater reclamation scheme' (Masters et al., 2017); 'Recommendations for the design of interprofessional education within health professional preparation programs' (Shakhovskoy et al., 2022); 'Commonality of adherent-invasive Escherichia coli isolated from patients with inflammatory bowel disease' (Astley et al., 2021); and 'Unpacking the 'Movement of Substances' Core Concept of Physiology' (Brown et al., 2023, Advances in Physiology Education). These contributions have advanced understanding of fecal indicator bacteria, uropathogenic strains, and effective interprofessional training. For her excellence in teaching, Masters received a Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning in the 2024 Australian Awards for University Teaching, shared with Victoria Hinkley, recognizing innovative bioscience education practices. Earlier, as an associate lecturer, she was awarded the Vice-Chancellor and President's Award for Excellence for commitment to student success.